430
Hongkong, 29th December, 186.
Evidence
Summary of Evidence
Attempted Incendiarism Notoria Gaol. Ceuropean prisoner Logan states. On 21st December, while standing at the Library door, I saw some prepared tinder passed by Convict No 21 to a short sentence Prisoner. I spoke to the latter, and said I would report him, he begged me not to report him, and promised to tell... of importance going [to the] tailor's shop, if I would not report him. From his manner it seemed to me there was something serious on hand in the [prison]. Partly by threats and partly by promises, I got him to tell me that No 21 had asked him, and offered to bribe him with pork to get...
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